Recently, I attended a panel discussing menopause woes. A gynae, the MD of the company and a moderator was seated to discuss this issue. It is not every day that a company takes interest in its staffs’ menopausal issues. However, this was made possible by the Managing Director (MD) who is currently undergoing menopause. The…
On my trip to Vietnam, I had the good fortune of trying their durian. Durian or the king of fruits is sold rampantly all over the streets of Vietnam. However, on the first bite, the durian tasted a bit off. It had this not fully ripe feels, was not sweet, slightly creamy and just did…
I bumped into a girl in my office and she was telling me that she had tuberculosis (TB) and was home quarantined for 2 weeks. Her symptoms were not bad hence her quarantine period was short but she is still on continuous antibiotics and every 2-week follow up. a) So, what exactly is Tuberculosis (TB)?…
I recently had a request from one of my client companies to do an overnight oats prep demo for their staff. It has been some time since I had overnight oats or actually prepped one. The steps are pretty simple. Choose a base, add some ingredients and mix it. However, before we dive into the…
Recently, there was an uproar in social media over the statement of an influencer that owns a herbal supplement company. She claims that the intake of folic acid supplement causes autism. Folic acid is a type of vitamin B. It is usually supplemented to ladies by hospitals and clinics before conceiving and during pregnancy. Sufficient…
I recently got a bottle of feminine wash as a gift. I usually do not use feminine washes as I have heard so much of flak regarding it. It is purported that these feminine washes can cause a disruption in vaginal pH and cause fungal infection. However, it also got me wondering, why is the…
Every afternoon after lunch, I will go for a cup of hot tea or better known as Teh Tarik. Teh Tarik is a Malaysian brew and is usually served hot. The main ingredients are condensed milk and brewed tea. My colleague will usually order Teh “C” kosong where instead of condensed milk, evaporated milk is…
Every Ramadan, dates become the must have on every table during breaking fast. Usually, people eat an odd number of dates during breaking fast. Some even drink “air nabeez” which is water infused with dates or raisins during suhoor. Nevertheless, what many do not realize is dates are not supposed to be too sweet. The…
The National Lactation Centre, under the Ministry of Health Malaysia, has awarded Columbia Asia Hospital – Petaling Jaya (CAH-PJ) the Gold Plaque for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI). Congratulations to them for this wonderful achievement. Esteemed guest, Deputy Minister of Health Malaysia, YB Dato’ Lukanisman Awang Sauni, presented the plaque to Columbia Asia’s Group CEO…
My parents are truly opposites attract. Mum is calm and slow and Dad is always on the go. Every morning, my parents go for exercise in the park. Lately, mum was not in the mood to go. She told us that she wants to enjoy her breakfast in peace and calm. My dad is that…
